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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Newport, PO30 2LJ Permanent £13.21
Posted 4 September 2026 Closing date 2 November 2026
Smallbrook Junction Rail Station (5.5 miles, direct) Wootton (Isle of Wight Steam Railway) (1.9 miles, direct) Shanklin Bus Station (6.8 miles, direct)

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living and provide support and companionship. You'll share great moments and memories with the residents, making it a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, allowing you to undertake varied and rewarding work. As a Care Assistant, tasks may include supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring that each resident has one-to-one time. This is a chance to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

Free training and development for all rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of care homes and healthcare services in the UK. Known for delivering quality care to older people, Barchester Healthcare operates a large number of care homes across the country. The organisation is dedicated to providing high standards of care and support, ensuring that residents can enjoy their daily lives in a nurturing and supportive environment. Employees at Barchester are encouraged to bring dedication and compassion to their roles, fostering a community that prioritises the well-being and happiness of its residents. With a focus on development and training, Barchester offers opportunities for career growth within its care homes.

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